Falklands Play, The

Synopsis: The Falklands Play by Ian Curteis was once deemed too controversial to produce. It is about the 1982 conflict between the British and Argentinian forces over the Falkland Islands. This drama was controversial in taking a pro-Margaret Thatcher, conservative perspective in its telling of the events of the Falklands war. The Falklands Play was originally written for the BBC by Ian Curteis in 1986 but was postponed due to its benevolent portrayal of Margaret Thatcher and the imminent General Election. This drama drew attention as the majority of television dramas and documentaries that had previously caused controversy had been opposed to the government.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2002
Year of production: 2002
Notes: Also available on a DVD combined with TUMBLEDOWN on a DVD entitled FALKLANDS 25TH ANNIVERSARY BOXED SET (ref CCTV30666) priced £24.99
Subjects: Drama; History; Politics & government
Keywords: censorship; Falklands War (1982)

Writer

Cast

James Fox
Patricia Hodge

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